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House Of The Dragon Reveals Ormund's King's Landing Spy

House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 7 introduces a pivotal spy reveal for Ormund, sparking debate over narrative fidelity to the original source material.

By · Published August 3, 2026 at 16:36 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026 at 16:36 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Nerdist · Mashable · Forbes · IGN · NPR · TVLine.

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The obvious questions

What is the primary narrative development in Season 3, Episode 7?

The episode reveals the identity of Ormund's spy located in King's Landing.

How has the adaptation been received by critics?

Critical reception is divided; some outlets describe the episode as the best of the season, while others criticize the show for deviating from the source book.

Is Ulf changing sides?

Media coverage is currently questioning whether Ulf has switched to Team Green, though the narrative evidence remains a subject of ongoing discussion.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 3, 04:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 3, 05:34 UTC · Style Magazine

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The story so far

The seventh episode of the third season of House of the Dragon confirms the identity of Ormund’s operative within King’s Landing. This revelation, centered on the espionage dynamics surrounding Team Green, serves as a primary driver for the episode's plot progression.

TVLine confirms this specific character disclosure as a central narrative beat, while Mashable points to the episode’s conclusion to pose questions regarding the potential shifting allegiances of Ulf. Reviews are varied in their assessment of the execution.

Forbes describes the episode as the strongest of the season thus far, while NPR notes the episode’s intense focus on conflict, characterized as being "red in tooth and claw." Nerdist critiques the adaptation for altering an established moment from the book, suggesting that the screen version diverges from the source material in a way that significantly changes the intended impact. Coverage does not yet specify how these character shifts will influence the broader power struggle, nor does it confirm if the implications of the spy reveal will be addressed immediately in the next installment.

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